June 14, 2011, 9:21PM

The move, so soon after the June 1 tornado, is not intended as a double whammy on tornado victims but is a way for the city of Springfield to protect its own interests, an official with the city Law Department said. Full story »

June 13, 2011, 10:26AM

The question was placed on the ballot after resident David L. Hale petitioned the Town Council in March. Hale is a proponent of town meetings and selectmen, and the most vocal critic of the town manager-council form of government which has been in place six years. Full story »